Walkers

Assistant Accountant

Walkers

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dublin • Ireland

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About the role

  • Analyse and reconcile large volumes of spreadsheet data from the collateral manager prior to recording the transactions on the accounting system
  • Preparation of the trial balance for a portfolio of Irish, Jersey & Cayman incorporated CLO SPVs, in line with transactional and statutory deadlines
  • Completion of routine monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of CLO SPVs
  • Preparation and filing of quarterly regulatory returns to Central Bank of Ireland on a timely basis
  • Once appropriate training has been provided, assist with the preparation of iXBRL tagged financial statements
  • In time, train and mentor less experienced members of the team on elements of the above workload

Requirements

  • Part-qualified accountant/accounting technician with experience in financial services
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in a relevant Trainee Accountant role with a recognised accounting firm or Financial Services company, or Accounting Technician qualification
  • CLO experience would be a significant advantage
  • Extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • A very strong familiarity with Excel formulae such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP and SUMIF is essential
  • Self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • A desire to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment where delivery of a professional service to both clients and other counterparties is of key importance
  • Attention to detail, resourcefulness, strong communication and organisational skills are essential
  • An enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn will contribute to the success of the candidate.
Benefits
  • Discretionary annual bonus scheme
  • 23 days annual leave (increasing with service to 25)
  • Hybrid Working Policy
  • Health insurance cover
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Income Protection
  • Taxsaver and Bike to Work schemes
  • Professional Membership Fees
  • Social Committee
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Wellness programme

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
financial analysisdata reconciliationtrial balance preparationmanagement accounts preparationregulatory returns preparationiXBRL financial statementsExcel proficiencyExcel formulaeVLOOKUPSUMIF
Soft skills
self-motivationteamworkattention to detailresourcefulnesscommunication skillsorganisational skillsenthusiastic attitudewillingness to learn
Certifications
part-qualified accountantaccounting technician qualification